Xerophyte

Central Spines

Has a very short but strong, recurving brownish-grey, large central spine. Slightly hooked or just with a slight kink at the end. Very dark red to almost black that can take a chalky colour ageing.

Seeds

Black, shining.

Description

Ferocactus peninsulaeSN|11977]]SN|11977]] f. brevispinus is a solitary fast growing barrel ribbed cactus that differs from the type species in having a much shorter but stocky hooked central spine. This plant becomes very nice when a bit older.

Flowers

Orange/Yellow and have orange or red midviens.

Stem

Round to elongated dark green 25-40 cm in diameter 40-100 tall and attaining exceptionally a height of 2,5 metres, which is unusual for the genus.

Radial Spines

7-10 short, straight but stout

Fruits

Lemon yellow.